St. Francis of Assisi Parish

St. Francis of Assisi Parish is a Catholic church in Uptown built from brick and concrete with colored glass windows that fill the interior with light. The main worship space accommodates roughly 700 people in a traditional church layout.

The parish was established in 1890 when Archbishop Francis Janssens founded it to serve the growing population in the area following a major World's Fair. This founding reflected the expansion of Catholic communities during a period of rapid neighborhood development.

The parish serves as a gathering place for a diverse Catholic community, with services held in both English and Spanish that reflect the makeup of worshippers in the neighborhood. The space welcomes people from different backgrounds who share the same faith tradition.

Visitors can attend services throughout the week at various times, with multiple options available on weekends to suit different schedules. The parish also offers live streaming of services for those unable to attend in person.

The interior decorations took nine years to complete after the main building was finished, with the colored glass windows installed in 1922. This extended timeline shows how much care went into finishing the space with fine details.